Name: Rachel
Age: 19
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Top 5 fav. Books:
Surprised by Joy - CS Lewis
The Five Books of Rachel - Joel Groes
The Mark of the Lion (Trilogy) - Francine Rivers
The Ancient One - T.A. Barron
The Great Divide - CS Lewis
Top 5 Movies -
Schindler's List (bawl my eyes out everytime I see it, but a cinematic and historical masterpiece nonetheless)
Shrek (&2)
The Prince of Egypt
Pirates of the Caribbean
Jonah, A Veggie Tales Movie (so sue me, I think they're adorable!)

Hi, thank you for reading this little bio; I'll try to explain a few things concerning my stories and essays.
I am a student of religion and Biblical studies as well as historical studies; I pride myself that any claims or facts I put into my stories are historically acurate and can be proved.
I hope that you will enjoy my stories and essays.
I appreciate all reviews and any constructive criticism that anyone has to offer (though I stress the word 'constructive'; if you don't like something about my writing, please explain exactly what it is instead of giving some vague critique like 'it sucked' - well, if it sucked, I'd like to know why it sucked instead of having no clue about what problem you had with it).
Thanks again for reading my bio :-)
Shalom 

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1. Why I Never Lose Faith or Understanding Job reviews

The greatest test of my faith also gave me the greatest insight into the nature of faith and myself.

Essay - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,196 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 9-6-04 - Published: 9-6-04

2. A Reason For This Darkness reviews

When darkness comes, G-d does not abandon - He has a purpose for all things we go through, be they good, or be they bad.

Religion - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 231 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 9-5-04 - Published: 9-5-04

3. Finding God in Nature reviews

Sometimes the easiest way to get close to God is just to look outside your window.

Religion - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 142 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 8-7-04 - Published: 8-7-04

4. Ha Tikva The Hope reviews

A very personnal poem about my journey of faith.

Religion - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 225 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-5-04 - Published: 8-5-04

5. What Christians Need to Know About the Sabbath reviews

A look at the Sabbath from a Biblical and Historical viewpoint; intended for Christian readers, but anyone is welcome. Did a lot of work on this one; please R&R.

Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,014 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 6-22-04 - Published: 6-22-04

6. Yeshua ha Mashiach, aka Jesus the Christ reviews

A short essay on the Hebraic roots of 'Jesus'. Very informative; please R&R.

Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,007 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 6-20-04 - Published: 6-20-04

7. Turn the Other Cheek

Yehudah, a new follower of the Teacher from Nazareth, is a beggar and he's about to get stomped on! Will he have the courage to follow the Teacher's words and 'turn the other cheek? - updated, now with paragraphs! Please R&R!

Spiritual - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,072 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 6-19-04 - Published: 6-19-04

8. Male & Female, He created them reviews

A fresh look at the creation of woman. Please R&R!

Spiritual - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,856 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 6-19-04 - Published: 6-19-04

9. Rachel's Repentance

Biblical Rachel reflects on her life in her last moments after the birth of Benjamin. Formerly titled: Rachel's Tears.

Spiritual - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,055 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 6-19-04 - Published: 6-19-04

10. I'm Not Worthy reviews

Ever feel not worthy or inadequate in God's eyes? Maybe this poem will help. Please R&R.

Religion - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 121 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 4-18-04 - Published: 4-18-04

11. A Call to Trust reviews

Uncertainty is a scary thing, sometimes we just have to trust. One of my more recent pieces; please R&R!

Religion - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 370 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 4-18-04 - Published: 4-18-04

12. Supported reviews

Short poem; sometimes we forget that He is always supporting us... please R&R.

Religion - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 52 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 4-18-04 - Published: 4-18-04

13. Mariposa butterfly

A poem inspired and written for my cousin, Mari (aka Mariposa, spanish for butterfly). Please R&R!

Religion - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 112 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 4-18-04 - Published: 4-18-04

14. Letting Go reviews

A simple poem about the difficulty of letting the world go and trusting God. Wrote this a few years back for a competition and got 2nd place, so please R&R.

Religion - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 133 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 4-18-04 - Published: 4-18-04

15. Ode to Poetry

A very short poem on, well, poetry. Please R&R :)

General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 39 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 4-18-04 - Published: 4-18-04

16. Imagination

Short poem reflecting on the joy of the imagination. Please R&R.

General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 60 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 4-18-04 - Published: 4-18-04

17. Poem for my Mom

This is a little poem I wrote for my mom's birthday and just thought I'd put on the site for Mother's Day. Love you Mom!

Religion - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 268 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 4-18-04 - Published: 4-18-04

18. Respite reviews

Sometimes we need a little respite on our spiritual walk to gain some perspective. Please R&R

Religion - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 349 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 4-18-04 - Published: 4-18-04

19. Reassurance reviews

A poem about how sometimes you aren't as low as you think you are. Please R&R

Religion - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 294 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 4-18-04 - Published: 4-18-04